"With this young flame, we'll no longer need anyone to maintain the seal or live in fear of a Heavenly Flame rampage."
"Indeed. We'll all have more time to act freely, grow stronger, or develop the academy."
"..."
For a time, excited murmurs filled the council hall.
Every elder understood what this docile, controllable young flame meant to Jia Nan Academy. Its grade was lower, yet it would not diminish the Burning Heaven Qi Refining Tower's effectiveness.
It was an immense blessing with every benefit and no drawback!
Not only would the Inner Academy's foundation be preserved, it would become even more secure, sparing them countless troubles and risks.
Giving up the mature fallen heart flame, which had grown increasingly violent and difficult to control, could hardly count as a loss.
Moreover, this exchange would allow them to forge ties with Chu Zhou, the rising Number One Extraordinary Talent, a future Dou Zun and eighth-tier Alchemist.
No matter how they looked at it, this was a deal with guaranteed gains and no losses, one they had to make happen.
Looks like I won't need to say anything, Su Qian thought, secretly delighted.
But just as enthusiasm filled the hall and everyone was about to voice their agreement, a veteran elder in gray robes, known for his cautious nature, stroked his long beard and raised a crucial question. "I also consider this exchange feasible and tremendously beneficial to the academy, but there is one issue."
He turned his gaze toward Chu Zhou, his tone carrying a measure of scrutiny and concern. "Mr. Chu Zhou, to obtain the mature fallen heart flame beneath the Burning Heaven Qi Refining Tower, you will need us to undo the seal."
"That seal was established by the headmaster himself all those years ago. It takes all